Stampin' Lizbess

More of Mr. Twigster

Sorry, it has been a few days since I have posted . . . . I have been stampin' just really busy!!! Saturday I spent the day at the Summer Smash Stampin' Bash with my buddies Rhonda & Diana. While stampin' all day was fun . . . I didn't feel to well by the time I got home . . . so needless to say no posts or more projects for you! BUT be on the look out I have some cute goodies coming your way this week.

So lets start with Mr. Twigster . . . this is my swap card for Saturday's Stampin' Bash. I played a little with the Big Shot for the "Snowflake" and "Peace". I also used the Heat & Stick powder "SUCCESSFULLY" for the 1st time ever! That alone is reason to celebrate! I don't know why I have had such problems with it in the past, but it was really easy . . .the trick is not to over heat!!!

So here is how I did it . . .

• Card Base - 8.5x5.5 Very Vanilla

• Bashful Blue layer is 4x5.25 - texture is using the Bashful Blue ink pad directly to the paper

• Cut a Snowflake from the Big Shot - cut it in 1/2 and sponge the edges with Creamy Carmel. Layer it behind a 4x2 piece of Frosty Day designer series paper. I also layered a strip of Tangerine Tango that had been punched with the scallop punch.

• Wrap piece of Old Olive 5/8 Grosgrain ribbon around Layers. Tie a knot.

• Mr. Twigster is layered with the following:

  • Chocolate Chip Circle (I cut mine with the Cricut, you can use a coluzzle or any Circle cutter you have) 
  • A Layer of Frosty Day Designer Series Paper cut 1/4" smaller than the chocolate chip layer. 
  • Stamp Mr. Twigster in Chocolate Chip on a piece of Very Vanilla. Watercolor when punch with the 1 3/4 inch circle punch. Sponge edges with Creamy Carmel. Layer it with dimensionals off center on the Frosty Day circle.
  • Layer it with Dimensionals onto card.
• Peace Embellishment
  • Using a 2x3 piece of Kiwi Kiss and cut the section that says Peace using your Big Shot. 
  • Take the Versa Mark pad and directly apply it to the cut "Peace" covering the entire surface
  • Cover inked Peace with Heat & Stick Powder
  • Heat with heat tool (do not over heat, only heat until the powder melts)
  • Cover with Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
  • Set the Glitter with your heat tool (again, don't over heat or your embellishment will not sparkle as much)
  • Layer on your card with Glue Dots

World Card Making Day is almost here! I hope you join me!

I will be having a Stamp a Stack in celebration of World Card Making Day! I hope you can join me on Saturday, October 4th from 10am to 1pm. Class fee is $20 and we will be making a dozen cards complete with envelopes . . . 4 designs 3 of each design.

Here is a sneak peak! And those that know me well will be suprised that Last Minute Lizbess has her cards designed and ready to cut . . . All I am waiting for is YOUR RSVP! So hurry and register today using the PayPal Link below the samples.

     

Hurry and register today, space is limited to the first 10 stampers . . . if I fill up I will add a 2nd time on Sunday 10/5!

 

Mr Twigster Is In!

Ok so if you know me you know that I LOVE snowmen! When I first saw Mr. Twigster in the Holiday Mini I knew that I would "need" it! Good thing my buddy Rhonda was hosting a swap! Here is the card that I made. I love the new In Colors so the Frosty Designer Series Paper was right up my alley! Enjoy my non traditional holiday color Christmas Card . . . but sorry no directions. I think that I am saving this card for a Christmas Stamp a Stack!

A little more Dreams du Jour

 I thought that maybe by now I would be ready to move on from the Bella Rose Designer Series Paper! But I just love the colors! Here is another Dreams du Jour Card . . . I will be moving on tomorrow . . . watch for some just new ideas and maybe another sneak peak from my 10/4 Stamp a stack.

Enjoy!

Dreams Du Jour Faux 2 Color Image

 

I love how the focal point of this card came out! It looks like the base image is 2 color . . . Basic Black and Riding Hood Red but it is actually 2 separate stamped images cut out and layered! See the details below!

1. Stamp the basic image 3 times - 2 black images and 1 time in Riding Hood Red.
2. Watercolor the main Black image using aqua painters and ink pads (I used Kiwi Kiss and Riding Hood Red) also watercolor the flower that sits on top of the Dreams and cut it out.
3. Take the image stamped in Riding Hood Red and cut out the DREAMS part. Using SNAIL adhere the Riding Hood Red image right on top of the Watercolored Black image.
4. Take the little watercolored flower that you cut out earlier and SNAIL it over the Riding Hood Red.

Layer your image and complete your card! My sample used Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss and Basic Gray cardstock and Basic Gray Taffeta Ribbon.

Designer Series Paper Inspiration

   

Ok, so I know that is is the only pattern that I have used out this designer series paper pack yet! But I really LOVE the color combinations. As a matter of fact I really think this is going to push me to put together an inspiration notebook and put a swatch of this paper in it!

Tonights samples are a little 2-fer! I started out making the card on the left and got a little side tracked! I wanted something on the Basic Gray layer so I thought the skull from Just Jawing would look cool in the background, well it took on a whole new avenue with the card on the right! So enjoy my little 2-fer tonight!

Batty for You

1. Base of the card is a 4.25x11 piece of Kiwi Kiss folded in 1/2 to 5.5x4.25
2. Layer a 5.25x4 piece of Basic Gray with a little direct to paper with Basic Gray Classic Ink.
3. Layer a scrap of 5.25x4 Ghostly Greetings DSP
4. Stamp Happy Halloween from All Holidays in Basic Black under the strip of DSP

Bad to the Bone Element is the following:

1. Tangerine Tango - 2.75 x 2.75 with the scallop punched out of the circle 
2. Layer a piece of 2.5 x 2.5 Basic Gray with the 1 3/8 circle punched out of the center on the BACK SIDE
3. Stamp Bad to the Bone from Going Batty on a 2.25 x 2.25 piece of Whisper White and center the image in the Basic Gray opening.
4. Using the Aqua Painter watercolor the face with Kiwi Kiss, use a little 2 way glue to add Dazzling Diamonds to the eyes.
   

Just Jawing

1. Base of the card is a 4.25x11 piece of Baisc Gray folded in 1/2 to 5.5 x 4.25
2. Layer a 5.25 x4  piece of Kiwi Kiss stamped with the Canvas background stamp in Kiwi Kiss Classic Ink.
3. Layer a scrap of 5.25x4 Ghostly Greetings DSP
4. Just Jawing Skull Element is:
   1. Tangerine Tango - 3.5 x 3.25 with the edges roughed up with the cutter kit
   2. Layer a piece of 3.25 x 3 Basic Gray with the Skull Stamped with markers. Using the brush tip of the markers ink up the entire image except for the HEART EYES with Basic Black. Rough up the edges with the cutter kit.
   3. Fold a scrap of Kiwi Kiss ribbon in 1/2 and adhere to both layers with a couple of brads
   4. Punch 2 Small Stars out of Kiwi Kiss and cover the entire star with 2 way glue and dip into Dazzling Diamonds Glitter. Place both stars as eyes on the skull using dimensionals.
   5. Layer on to card base
   6. Stamp YOU ROCK in Basic Black on a scrap of Whisper White, trim out and adhere to the front of the card.

So if you are looking for a little COLOR INSPIRATION you don't need to go much further that Stampin' Up!'s Designer Series Paper. The colors will always coordinate with SU papers and inks! Dont forget that online ordering is now available! You can order online 24-7 by clicking on my online ordering link on the right column!

Spooky Candlescape

Next to Christmas, Fall and Halloween are my favorite times to decorate my house. Since we have a pretty small garage all of my holiday decorations are locked up in a storage unit. So when I get the whim to decorate I can just drop everything and do it . . . which is what happened to me today. However, I did have my Spooky Decor Elements ready to play with. So add a little Candy Corn, a glass jar and a few candles and look how cute this turned out.

Now, if I can talk my hubby into grabbing my Halloween decorations out of the storage unit in the next day or two I can put together my halloween decor in the entry way. That way I can enjoy it for an entire month vs. the week I normally do when I get around to decorating!

If you would like to learn more about Stampin' Up! new Decor Element line. Click on the catalog in the side bar on the right side of my blog . . . and stay tuned because phase 2 of the decor elements line will be launching soon with many more options!

Stamp a Stack / World Card Making Day Event Coming Soon!

 

Today I have been working away, design cards for my WORLD CARD MAKING DAY STAMP A STACK. This was my favorite card of the day. I love the combo of the Pacific Point and Kiwi Kiss. I hope that you will be able to join me. My event will be held on Saturday, October 4th at 10 am . . . if this time slot fills up, I will ad a Sunday date. Space will be limited so please make sure to REGISTER VIA PAYPAL as soon as possible.

Here are the details:

When: Saturday, October 4th 10am to 1pm

What: Stamp a Stack 12 cards complete with envelops

Where: Elizabeth's Stampin' Studio in Phoenix (Ahwatukee), AZ

RSVP by: Thursday, September 25th - payment is due at RSVP to reserve your spot

Bonus: We will also be doing a service project for the Phoenix Ronald McDonald House. They are in constant need of cards and other items for the house . . . more details to come.

 

Online Ordering is here . . .

Ok, so it has been here a couple of days but I was holding out to make sure that no major technical glitches happed!

So, it is easy as clicking on the online ordering graphic above and it will take you to my Stampin' Up! website and click on the shop now button in the upper right corner. The catalog is available for you one to review and select items by catagories.

As a special . . . for the 1st 5 shoppers that order from my website I will mail you a special gift :) There is no minimum purchase for the gift - just keep in mind that there is a minimum shipping charge.

Getting Accordian Album Kits Ready to Ship

Sorry, no card samples tonight . . . I have been busy getting my Accordian Album Class by Mail Kits ready to ship by tomorrow.

I love the new DSP collection! I have had fun mixing cardstock and ribbon to make each kit individual!

If you ordered a kit . . . be on the look out, they are off to the Post Office tomorrow and instructions will be emailed this weekend.